Decreased radius for Remote Doorlock
09-04-2009, 01:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
More and more I notice that I have to be closer to the car to operate the remote doorlock/unlock. My key is less than a year old. What could possibly be happening? I tried using the other key, but it did not help.
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09-04-2009, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='998775' date='Sep 4 2009, 05:53 PM
More and more I notice that I have to be closer to the car to operate the remote doorlock/unlock. My key is less than a year old. What could possibly be happening? I tried using the other key, but it did not help.
thanks,
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The car is still under BMW approved used car warranty so would the repair be covered under the warranty?
Anyone got any idea as to what might be causing the problem.
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09-07-2009, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Poolie520' post='998788' date='Sep 4 2009, 05:03 PM
I've got the same problem, it worked fine when I bought the car in April but now I need to be within touching distance of the car.
The car is still under BMW approved used car warranty so would the repair be covered under the warranty?
Anyone got any idea as to what might be causing the problem.
Poolie
The car is still under BMW approved used car warranty so would the repair be covered under the warranty?
Anyone got any idea as to what might be causing the problem.
Poolie
I've searched the net but haven't come up with an answer.
The only possibilities I have found are:
water in aerial antenna amplifier or damaged aerial in rear window.
Anyone know where the amplifier unit is located?
Poolie
09-07-2009, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='998775' date='Sep 4 2009, 04:53 PM
More and more I notice that I have to be closer to the car to operate the remote doorlock/unlock. My key is less than a year old. What could possibly be happening? I tried using the other key, but it did not help.
thanks,
k
thanks,
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09-08-2009, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by tooltec' post='1001486' date='Sep 8 2009, 01:36 AM
Check if your remote is the type with a replaceable battery,your handbook gives details on how to replace it.
For info, my keys are the recharge in the ignition type.
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09-08-2009, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Poolie520' post='1001763' date='Sep 8 2009, 12:51 PM
Both my keys are doing the same thing, so I don't think it is the remote fobs.
For info, my keys are the recharge in the ignition type.
Poolie
For info, my keys are the recharge in the ignition type.
Poolie
No solution that I know of.
There is some talk of the keys not being charged enough if you do extensive short distances. (which we do) but we also do some really long trips frequently with no perceptible difference in the fob increasing radius afterwards
09-08-2009, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Poolie520' post='1001763' date='Sep 8 2009, 11:51 AM
Both my keys are doing the same thing, so I don't think it is the remote fobs.
For info, my keys are the recharge in the ignition type.
Poolie
For info, my keys are the recharge in the ignition type.
Poolie
09-08-2009, 01:47 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i, Titanium Silver. Bridgestone 760s on Weds Bavaria II 18" wheels, standard sport pack size. Sport, AT. Latest job - NGK Iridium IX plugs installed.
Originally Posted by obiwan' post='1001866' date='Sep 8 2009, 02:07 PM
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No solution that I know of.
There is some talk of the keys not being charged enough if you do extensive short distances. (which we do) but we also do some really long trips frequently with no perceptible difference in the fob increasing radius afterwards
No solution that I know of.
There is some talk of the keys not being charged enough if you do extensive short distances. (which we do) but we also do some really long trips frequently with no perceptible difference in the fob increasing radius afterwards
I have had a history of problems with water in the battery compartment, so there is a potential there, for now it appears to be dry and I still need to be within a few yards of the car for the remote to work. I'm glad to see I have company, I hope someone who is still under warranty will take their car in and get an answer.
09-09-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by LJTX545I' post='1001997' date='Sep 8 2009, 05:47 PM
\ I'm glad to see I have company, I hope someone who is still under warranty will take their car in and get an answer.
never changes in any other axis